All of our services are free.

ServicesEducation

Trainings are given to teach groups, schools and communities about epilepsy and seizure response. They are offered in-person or virtually. A video training is located below.

Online Training

Seizure Recognition & First Aid

This training is consistent with best practice guidelines issued by the CDC in compliance with the Illinois Seizure Smart School Act (2020). The training objectives are:

  1. Recognize common seizure types;
  2. Describe three seizure first aid steps to assist a student having a seizure;
  3. Recognize key factors that would make a seizure a medical emergency; and
  4. Describe ways to support students living with epilepsy.

Take action

To schedule an in-person or virtual training contact Ayesha Akhtar at Aakhtar@epilepsychicago.org.

Para servicios, actividades y eventos en el idioma español,
por favor comunique con Agatha Demarchi al siguiente correo electrónico ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org.

TestimonialsWhat people are saying…